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ANZAC STORY By Sekope

The Australian New Zealand Army Corp.
50,000 Soldiers went to war in Gallipoli and 8,000 died.
I bet they didn’t have fun.
It first started on the 25th of April 1915.
The countries that went to war were the Turkish, French and the British.
I forgot to tell you that 8,700 Aussies died and 2,779 NZ people died, adding that up then the total is 11,479.
The ANZACs found a way to escape Gallipoli.
After that they met up at Anzac cove then the war started it looked like a disaster.
Lest we forget.

Holiday Recount By Sekope

In the Holiday season I had a lovely time spending with my family.

First I was doing chores and it was fun.

After me and my mom’s cousin went for a walk First we went up Line Rd then took a left to West Tamaki Rd then we continued 

to walk straight after we turned left
onto St Johns.

The sun was burning my skin and my skin looked like clay.

Secondly I turned left into college.

After that we took another Merton Rd

Then walked straight then passed the Countdown.

When we were under the train finally we felt the cold breeze on our skin.

Lastly when we got back home I rushed to the shower and took the coldest shower.

I wish I went for the walk again but in shadier weather. 

 

Matariki festival By Sekope

On Thursday morning we had a normal first block.

Then we gathered in the hall with the other schools.

The schools were Glenbrae, Best start Apirana, Pt England, Glendowie school and Team Koru.

First the Kapa Haka group from GTS performed really good and all the other schools did really well.

After that me and my friends went to the food truck the line was very long.

I ordered chips and L and P.

Next I walked to Oscar then sat down with him. 

After I asked Oscar how is your day he said it’s been going good.

Later I went to go play ki-o-rahi with my friends. It was fun and hot. Soon I went to the food truck and bought drinks for me and my mum.

I had an awesome day because we saw other schools  perform

 

Why is it important to celebrate Maori Language Week

Why is it important to celebrate Maori Language week

So we can be passionate about our identity and culture 

It is important to be proud.

You know if you see the kiwis run out onto the field run with pride because they will be playing for their whanau, ancestors and culture.

If you watch the kiwis when they perform their haka they have the confidence 

My Tapa Cloth art By sekope

 We did Tapa cloths because it is Tongan Language week. First we used hard paper and then designed our pattern. Next day we dyed our tapa cloths and it looked outstanding. This is the Tongan theme

E tu’uloa ‘a e Lea faka-Tongá ‘o ka lea’aki ‘i ‘api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo-‘a-kāingá; which means the Tongan Language will be sustainable if used at home, church and in the wider community.